Pence knocks Bessent for saying American dream not about access to 'cheap goods'
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent on Friday for saying that the “essence” of America's dream is not “access to cheap products.” “In fact, it's @secscottbessent. Tariffs are good ways to bring countries like China to the table, but free trade reduces the cost of goods and improves the quality of […]
Bessent defends Trump tariffs: American dream doesn't mean access to 'cheap goods'
Treasury Secretary Scott Becent defended President Trump's global trade tariffs at his economic club in New York on Thursday, explaining that the Trump administration's “American First Trade Policy” includes more than low prices. “Access to cheap products is not the essence of American dreams. American dreams are rooted in the notion that any citizen can […]